FOIA Request to University of Hawaii Maui College regarding State University Employee Compensation Data, FY 2025 on November 4, 2025.
Aloha State News has submitted a formal request for public records to the University of Hawaii Maui College. The request was made under the Hawaii Open Records Law § 91-1 et seq., seeking detailed information on employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2025. The requested data is sought in an electronic format to facilitate ease of access and analysis.
The specific data fields requested include employee name, gender (if recorded), age or year of birth (if not exempt), date of birth (if not exempt or limited to month/year), employer name, title or position, hire date, compensation amount (including base pay and any additional pay), compensation type (such as salary, hourly, stipend, bonus), and employment type (full-time or part-time).
This request emphasizes the role of media professionals in ensuring transparency and accountability within public institutions. As a member of the media, Aloha State News seeks a fee waiver based on its role in disseminating information to the public. Additionally, it is noted that the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies and promoting transparency through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
